South American mining news

Louise Woods, Kimberley Taieb and Elena Guillet, Vinson & Elkins, examine developments in the critical minerals conversation and the implications for mining investors, drawing lessons from the energy sector's long experience in managing sovereign and regulatory risk.

The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026, one of the most influential events in the global mining industry, has confirmed 37 international speakers, including CEOs of major companies, business leaders, and experts in innovation, sustainability, and technology.

EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.

Artificial intelligence applied to mining is becoming one of the factors driving transformation and competitiveness in the industry.

The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has announced the development of 16 short courses as part of the world’s leading global mining gathering.

The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has unveiled its Preliminary Plenary Programme, structured around three days of strategic discussions addressing the most pressing challenges facing the global mining industry.

Weir has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture, ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada ('ESEL').

Lundin Gold and Fleet Space have designed a new high resolution active seismic survey across the Fruta del Norte Project to complement and refine existing geological and assay datasets.

Wheaton Precious Metals International has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with a subsidiary of BHP for its portion of the silver produced at the Antamina Mine.

Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, have announced the deployment of the world’s first commercial hybrid-electric ultra-class mining truck in production at Caserones, an opencast copper-molybdenum mine in Tierra Amarilla, Chile, owned by Lundin Mining.